EducationUSA Fair 2025
ID: 358813Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Jordan (DOS-JOR)

Award Range

$150K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358813
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Jordan is offering a funding opportunity titled "EducationUSA Fair 2025," aimed at promoting U.S. higher education among Jordanian students. Eligible applicants, including not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions from both the U.S. and Jordan, are invited to apply for a cooperative agreement to organize a two-day EducationUSA Fair in October 2025, connecting students, parents, and counselors with representatives from accredited U.S. universities. This initiative is significant as it highlights the increasing demand for U.S. higher education, which contributes substantially to the U.S. economy. The total funding available for this program is approximately $250,000, with applications due by June 15, 2025. For inquiries, interested parties can contact Noor A AlNoubani at alnoubanina@state.gov or by phone at 0096265906578.

    Point(s) of Contact
    alnoubanina@state.gov
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    PAS-JOR-FY25-002-.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State has announced a funding opportunity titled "Advancing American Prosperity Through Jordanian Student Mobility to the United States," with the main goal of promoting U.S. higher education among Jordanian students. The program invites not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions to apply for a cooperative agreement to host the EducationUSA Fair in October 2025. This event will connect Jordanian students, parents, and counselors with U.S. university representatives. Additionally, successful applicants will run a digital campaign to increase interest in U.S. educational opportunities, highlighting the benefits of studying in the U.S., which contributes significantly to the U.S. economy. The application deadline is June 15, 2025, and the total available funding is approximately $250,000. Eligible entities must have a Unique Entity Identifier and a valid registration in the System for Award Management. The program emphasizes collaborative outreach, encompassing a multi-phase approach to ensure effective engagement, including follow-up support post-fair and the organization of professional development workshops for school counselors. The selection of proposals will be based on various criteria, including program quality, organizational capacity, and evaluation plans.
    PAS-JOR-FY25-002.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines a program to enhance Jordanian student mobility to U.S. universities through the EducationUSA Fair in 2025. This initiative aims to promote the U.S. as a premier higher education destination by connecting Jordanian students, parents, and educators with representatives from accredited U.S. institutions during a two-day fair. The project includes a strategic digital campaign to engage interest and facilitate outreach activities to a broad demographic. The primary objectives center on strengthening educational connections, broadening awareness of U.S. educational opportunities, and solidifying U.S.-Jordan relations. Eligible applicants for this grant include U.S. and Jordanian not-for-profit organizations, with an anticipated budget of approximately $250,000. The performance period can last between 9 to 12 months, and proposals must demonstrate organizational capacity, realistic budgeting, and strategies for evaluating program success. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2025. This funding effort emphasizes the importance of academic partnerships and aims to further increase the number of Jordanian students pursuing higher education in the United States.
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